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2009-10-15 13:00:51 | 471 views | 0 Comments

BOAT REVIEW
If there is a boat icon in the wakeboarding world, it’s the MasterCraft X-Star. MasterCraft’s flagship is designed for one purpose: to build the biggest and baddest ramps possible. When properly outfitted, it can offer more wake than most riders can handle. Rigged with the standard VDIG (Video Digital Gauge) control center, bulletproof ZeroFlex tower and 865 pounds of ballast, the MasterCraft X-Star comes ready to rip, straight from the dealer – but we know you’d never stop there.

INSIDE THE BOAT
While the rider is the focus of the X-Star, MasterCraft designers didn’t forget about the crew. Drivers will operate in one of the coolest cockpits on the market, and the extra wide beam enables a wraparound lounge with room for a crowd, or extra ballast.

BEHIND THE BOAT
Simply put, this wakeboard boat’s wakes are legendary. Everyone likes riding behind the MasterCraft X-Star. Not only because the wake has one of the smoothest, rampiest faces, but when it’s properly weighted, the sheer size and shape mesmerizes wakeboarders. This is one epic wake to session.

SPECS
Dry Weight: 4,250 lb.
Standard Engine: MasterCraft Power Vortec RTP-1 5.7L, 310 hp
Storage: 89 cu. ft.
Passengers: 12
Load Cap.: 1,770 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 53 gal.
Standard Ballast: 865 lb.

BEST FEATURES
1. Huge Bow Seating: The signature pickle-fork design means more acreage up front.
2. Wrap It Up: Buyers can customize their MasterCraft X-Star with eight graphic wraps.
3. Killer Controls: The VDIG (Video Digital Gauge) would be at home on the Enterprise.

TEST MEASUREMENTS
Length: 22 ft. 3 in.
Beam: 100 in.
Bow Width: 67 in.
Bow Length: 77 in.
Floor to Tower: 82 in.
Gunwale Height: 31 in.
Main Lounge: 53 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 27 sq. ft.
Platform: 13 sq. ft.

Tags: Boat Review, MasterCraft Boats, MasterCraft X-Series, MasterCraft X-Star, Ski Boat, Wakeboard Boat

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